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How to Format a Hard Drive or SSD in Windows 11
Formatting a hard drive or SSD will allow you wipe all data on the drive which is useful when you want to fix disk errors or give your computer to someone else. This article will show you how to format a hard drive or SSD using 3 different methods. Note: Formatting your drive will erase all data on the drive and could…
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How to Password Protect Files and Folders in Windows 11
Windows 11 has built in encryption that allows you to password protect a file or folder on your computer. This is useful if you want to restrict access to certain files with people who share your computer, or just want an extra layer of security on certain files. In this article you will learn how to password protect a…
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How to Open Task Manager in Windows 11
Windows Task Manager allows you to easily monitor the programs and processes running on your computer, as well as system performance metrics like your CPU, GPU and Memory usage. You can use Windows task manager to force close programs that are not responding, or control which programs startup automatically when Windows…
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How to Change Your Wireless Network Name in Windows 11
Microsoft Windows assigns a default name to each network. You may want to change the name of your network in Windows to personalize it or make it easier for you to identify. This article will help you to locate and change the name of your Wifi Network. How to find the name of your wireless Network Click on Start ⊞ and…
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How to Use Nearby Share in Windows 11
You can use Nearby Share to send and receive photos, files, documents, links to websites to your phone or computer. Nearby share uses WiFi or Bluetooth so your sending and receiving devices need to be within range with the Nearby Share app open. Also, make sure you have installed the latest software updates for your…
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How to Check PC Hardware Specifications in Windows 11
You may want to check your computer hardware specs if you are considering doing upgrades for your computer, or if you want to check if specific games or hardware may be compatible with your system. If you have upgraded your computer to Windows 11, you may need to do a hardware check to troubleshoot or find information for…
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How to Change DNS Settings in Windows 11
The Domain Name System (DNS) translates website domain names from human readable format into numeric IP addresses. This allows you to type a readable domain name like www.microsoft.com, instead of a numeric ip address. Your Internet Service Provider (ISP) automatically connects you to a DNS server when you access the…
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How to Pin and Unpin Icons on Windows 11
Can I pin apps to the taskbar in Windows 11? Windows 11 allows you to pin the apps you use most to the Start menu so you can quickly access your favorite apps. How to pin apps to the start menu Click on Start ⊞ and select All Apps. Locate and right-click the app you want to pin, then select Pin to Start. Note: You can use…
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How to Use Emojis in Windows 11
How do I use Emojis in Windows 11? You can add emojis in Windows 11 to almost any application that allows you to enter text. Use the steps below to insert an emoji. Press the Windows key ⊞ and Semi-Colon ( ; ) at the same time to open the emoji picker. Select the type of emoji, kaomoji, gif or symbol you want to use. You…
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How to Change Your Password in Windows 11
In Windows 11, you have the option to choose a password or a four-digit pin to log into your PC. If you set a PIN, you will still need to use a password for certain administrative functions. Read on to find out how to change your password in Windows 11. How to change your password in Windows 11 Click Start ⊞ and…
